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The MINISTRY OF JESUS.


(17) JESUS began his public ministry, TAX
ing up the theme of Johns preaching, " Re-
form, for the reign of the heavens has come
nigh" The "good news" gospel which he
proclaimed everywhere he went, was that the
reign [kingdoml of GoD was approaching
him in the hearts of the people. He ex-
planned that the kingdom of heaven which he
had come to set up in the earth was not out
ward and POLITICAL but inward and spiritual.
1t was founded in devout faith, and made
manifest in spiritual righteousness, peace
and JOY. This idea of kingdom, or reign,
or sway of COP in human hearts was not
new. 1t had been the desire of prophets and
holy men of Israel. The kingdom of Israel
was type of the desired kingdom of GoD.
1t was the mission of JESUS to realize the di-
vinest hopes of Israel. He was the fulflment
of all its prophecies of glory and blessedness,
the realization of all its types and shadows,
the meaning of which he fully explained in
his teachings. He was the true real vine.
the true shepherd, and the only real Son of
GoD, and the kingdom which he came to es-
tablish was kingdom of Divine sonship, to
embrace all mankind. He described this
kingdom as the government of Con in hu-
man lives, as Father of souls by the law of
love, and applied new spiritual forces to the
progress of mankind, declaring GoD as uni
versal, rather than national, King and Ben
efactor.
(23-25.) He went about the country as a
travelling rabbi, teaching and preaching in
the synagogues, and curing the infrmities of
the people. He had not probably been
taught in the rabbinical schools, but the peo-
pie accepted him as prophet sent from
COP, and gladly listened to the gracious
words that fell from his lips as he opened his
mouth in blessing and spake to them as never
man spake before; and they marveled at his
merciful works as he went about doing good.
The works of healing which JESUS performed
were the ''signs" of bis Divine endowment
and mission. They not only eignified his
Divine power and authority, but were illus
trations of the nature and scope of the king
dom of COP as an administration of blessing
and good will to men. JESUS wrought no
miracles merely to display his marvellous
miracle of all that he did was the self-deny-
ing love and disinterested compassion and
benevolence which we're manifest in all his
wonderful works. So marvellous and popu-
larly acceptable were all that JESUS proclaim
ed and did, that his fame rapidly spread In
all the region round about,-to Syria on the
north, to Jerusalem and Judea on the south,
to Decapolis item cities and beyond Jordan
on the east. Crowds focked to his ministry
and followed him in all his journeys, and
multitudes of disciples were gained from all
these regions. He attended the festivals of
his people at Jerusalem, and ministered by
word and works wherever he went, making
disciples and mourning the hatred of the
rulers of the Jews, who, because Of growing
popularity, feared his influence and finally
caused him to be put to death on charge OF
blasphsmy, based on his claim to be Son Of
GoD and King of Israel.
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The APOSTLES.

(18-22). The kingdom of heaven which
JESUS proclaimed and came to establish in
the earth was to be permanent andincrease
to universal dominion. 1t was necessary not
only that disciples should be made, but that
evangelists- apostles should
be fully instructed and trained for the work
of preaching the gospel, the good news of
the kingdom, to the ends of the earth.
Twelve persons we're chosen by JESUS from
among his earliest disciples to be qualified by
him for this work. They were required to
renounce all other occupations and ambi-
tions, and to become his constant COM
panions. He became their teacher, and his
ministry was their theological school. An
account of the selection of four of these is
contained in our Lesson. They were fisher
men. Luke calls them partners" though
the word may mean no more than that they
were companions. They were not necessarily
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poor nor ignorant. Some of the noblest and
most useful of the worlds workers have
sprung from the ranks of the laboring classes
and common people. From statements of
the evangelists it may be inferred that the
family of Zebedee were people of means and
social influence. Mark mentions SHRED
servants" that were left with the father when
the brothers became apostles. John is said
to have been acquainted with Oaiaphas, the
high priest. Salome, the wife of Zebedee,
was one of the women who followed upon
JESUS ministry, and contributed to his sup
port. and purchased the spices for his burial.
She was probably the sister of JESUS mother,
who stood with her at the crucifixion. In
that case JESUS and John we're cousins. JESUS
was doubtless well acquainted with these men
who had become his disciples through the in-
fiuence of the Baptist at the ford of the Jor-
dan near Bethany. Philip and his friend
Nathaniel, son of Tolmia-Bartholome
who became disciples of JESUS at the same
time and place, were also chosen to be
apostles. Matthew, the author of our Cos
pei, who was a collector of customs at the
port of Capernaum, was chosen to be an
apostle soon after the events of the Lesson.
The whole number, twelve, were finally
selected upon the occasion of the Sermon
on the Mount which was an announce
ment of the principles of the kingdom in
called to preach. Peter, the first named, be-
came one of the most distinguished of the
apostles. Andrew is not 80 distinguished in
the gospel history as his brother, but is noted
as one of the confidential companions of
JESUS during the whole of his ministry. In
deed, these four partners" or companions,
appear in the history as the best loved and
trusted companions of JESUS. John is "the
disciple whom JESUS loved" and is the accre
dited author of the fourth Gospel, which is
called the "Heart of CHRIST" because of the
spiritual discernment which it manifests. He
wrote also Epistles and Revelation. James,
who was his brother, were called "Sons of
Thunder" probably because of their bold
ness and energy, suffered msrtyrdom during
a persecution of the Christians under Herod
Agrippa, about A. d. A.
The apostles were called to be "fishers of
men" by their ministry and labors, to gather
men into the kingdom of heaven, the king
dom of truth and righteousness. JESUS
afterward employed and enlarged the meta
phor in the parable of the net xii. Az.
The Kingdom of heaven is still in progress
among men, and is constantly in need of
qualified apostles of truth to carry its mes
sage of goodwill to men" into all the
world. The Church needs constant supply
of qualified and consecrated ministers of the
gospel to become pastors and teachers and
missionaries. 1t ought diligently to search
out the promising among its devout men,
bers, especially the young, and GALL them into
its SCHOOLS of the prophets" for proper in
struction and training.
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In Msmnrtarr.

In Seneca, Kan, Sunday, July 10, E. ].
EMERY, in the seventy-third year of his age.
Mr.. Emery, says the Seneca Courier Demo
crat, of July Is, was born in Hunting Coun-
ty, N. j., Sept. IA, 1914. He was one of
eight children born to Judge John Emery,
who, in 1915, moved to Clermont county, o.,
where he served the people in the capacity of
Judge, representative, and in other minor
public positions of honor and trust, and at
the same time carrying on an extensive farm
near Loveland. Here E. j. Emery grew to
manhood and married Eliza v. johnson,
daughter of Samuel and Cornelia Johnson,
then residents of the same county, and set
tied on a small farm, which he conducted
with much success and acquired compe-
tency. AS a result of his marriage, ten chill
dren were born, seven of whom are still liv-
ing and were with him at the time of his
death. His children having all grown up,
in 1873 he disposed of his Ohio property and
moved to Seneca, the majority of his chill
dren having preceded him and located in
different parts of Kansas. By careful, pru-
dent and judicious investment of the means
which he brought with him his fortune accu-
mulated, and his estate is valued at about
$4,000. Especially did Mr.. Emery become
known as a successful and safe fnancier,
and for several years was president of the
Bank of Nemaha County. During his four
teen years residence in Seneca he has been
closely identified with every enterprise that
would tend to bring prosperity and good
fortune to the city. He was an enthusiast in
educational matters, and our present excel
lent school facilities are, in measure, due
to the interest manifested by the deceased.
He has been an active member of the Uni
versalist church, and largely assisted that or
ganization to acquire the prominence which
it enjoys in this city. In his transactions
among men, he was honest, upright and con-
scientious, asking only for his own, and
paying, to the cent, any obligation devolving
upon him. In his charities he was unosten-
tatious, always giving when the object was
worthy of aid. He leaves an untarnished
name among his former associates, who have
been proud to call him friend. The bereaved
widow and family have the consolation left
them that the husband and father died as he
lived. an honest, respected and God-fearing
man, which brings greater comfort to sad
dened hearts than it were possible for human
sympathy to do; yet it is proffered by the
entire community, and the city weeps and
the county mourns with them in this the
hour of their grief. The funeral was held at
the house, after which the remains were
inferred in the city cemetery. The services
were conducted by Rev. Mr.. Lockridge,
in the absence Of Rev. Mr.. Barnes, of juno
ton City, who could not reach Seneca in
time.
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/ DISEASES OF
DIGESTION.

Affecting the liver and other organs COHUrIDuLIng
tions to the process of digestion, very obscure
infrequently, mistaken by both laynen and physlei
malades and treatment is employed directed to the
disease which does not exist. Our Complete Treati
of the Digestive Organs will be sent to any address
ten cents in postage stamps
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1887-07-30
The DATE.

JESUS began his public ministry in Upper
Galilee when he settled at Oapernaum, after
the imprisonment of John. Scholars do not
agree as to the date. The Gospels are not
written in chronological order, nor do they
furnish any accurate data from which to con-
struct certainly reliable chronology of their
history That the date of our Christian era
is inaccurate is certain (see Study, July 81.
The commonly accepted chronology, found
ed upon the statement of Luke that the word
of COP came to John the Baptist in the fif-
tenth year of the reign of Tiberius Cesar,
and that JESUS was about thirty years of age
when he began TO teach, dates the beginning
of JESUS public ministry A. D. H-28. But
the age of JESUS is not definitely stated, and
Tiberius reigned three years as co-regent
with Augustus, 80 that the call of John may
be designated as A. D. % or 81. If 81, the
date of JESUS ministry is at least 80. From
the relations of profane history, it would ap
pear that John was put to death shortly be-
fore A. D. SO, the year of Herod's defeat by
the Arabian king Aretas, his father-in-law, a
result of his marriage with Herodias, for de-
nouncing which John was beheaded, and was
sent to prison about 81. At some time within
the dates A. d. 1884, JESUS began his public
ministry at Oapernaum, beside the sea [lake]
of GaliIee. The latest date would make him
about Ia little under) forty years of age at
the time. Two years later the Jews declared
that he was "not yet fifty years old" (John
viii. SD, implying that they considered him
at least forty.
Nothing in the world is 80 certain as that
JESUS, taking the widest limits of his labors,
was at work solely and entirely between the
years 1896 of our reckoning. This
reckoning is fixed by the fact that John the
Baptist, very shortly before the year 36, met
his death in prison, SO that for his meteor
like appearance only the years Immediately
preceding are left us; and secOndarily, by
the fact that the Messianic movement in Sa-
maria in the year 80, which presuppoees him
to have been at work about the year 1894,
with high degree of probability.
By all these different modes of approach
we reach, again and again, and therefore with
all the more certainty, the following chro-
nology: The abortive campaign (against
Aretas), 81 A. D.; the battle between Jews
and Arabians, So: imprisonment and death
of the Baptist, 1896; public appearance Of
the Baptist, spring of SO 81 of JESUS, 1895.
&. Let it be fairly acknowledged that
fixed figures are not possible here, and that,
in view of that impossibility, the calculation
of probabilities attains definite significance;
in the second place, that the approximations
in question express an actual probability 30
high as to be really convincing; finally, that
probabilities lend support to one another
from the most diverse quarters, till the full
fact stands out believed, and the decisive
place in history is assigned to the years 80
80, years made by John and JESUS
momentous in the history of the world DR..
TheodOr Keim.
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CAUTION.

made (which can only be ascertained
microscopical examination of the urin
curative in one stage or condition are
in others. We have never, therefore, at
for general sale through druggists, re
diseases, although possessing very supe
well from an extensive experience tina
full course is to carefully determine the
each case by a chemical and microsc
urine, and then adapt our medicines to
ease and condition of our patient.
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The record of cures accomplished by
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KIDNEY
DISEASES.

tiOn Of patients, who can, the
successfully treated at their
practice of chemical analysis and mi
the urine in our consideration of case
diagnosis, in which our institution lol
naturally led to very extensive practi
organs. Probably no other institutio
largely patronized by suffers from this
and world-famed Worlds Dispensary
specialists have acquired, through '
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BRIGHT,S DISEASE, ID

kindred maIadies have been very largely, treated,
and cures effected in thousands of cases which had
been pronounced beyond hope. These diseases are
readily diagnosticated or determined, by chemical
,te no
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"good news" of the reign of COP. The new
kingdom Of heaven was to have dominion in
the earth. Upper Galilee, with its luxuriant
life and eager and active population of mixed
peoples, was fitting opportunity for its in
PRODUCTION. Here JESUS employed most of
his active ministry. His apostles and dis
ciples were chiefly Galileans.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-09-15
A NEW BREATHING PLACE.
Nicholas McCarty Agrees to Allow South
Side Tract Of land to Be Used as Park.

The efforts of South Side people to have park
city, south of Washington street, is about to be
successful The place in view is the old Nc
Carly homestead. bounded by Illinois and Mer-
rill streets and Madison avenue. During the
last month the old McCarty residence has been
torn away, and now the only building remaining
on the tract is the one occupied by ths branch
tea store of II. II. Lee. Recognizing the fact that
the vacant land would make beautiful park. a
committee of citizens from the South
Side the other day waited upon
Nicholas McCarty, the present owner
of the ground, and asked him to donate it to
standing of course, that the title would still
remain in his name He consented to the with,
provided the remaining building owned by Lee
would be purchased and torn down. 1t was the
intention of the South-siders urging the PROPOSE
ton to ask the Council to buy the building and
have it removed, but as the mem bers OF this
body who were consulted thought the city was
not financially able to make such purchase
now. the citizens have adopted the plan of rals
ing money for the purchase by subscription, and
have already secured almost sufficient to buy
aud remove the building.
The park will embrace all the territory
between Madison avenue on the east. Meridian
street on the west and Merrill street on the
south. It is triangular in shape, and is so stu
ated as to make very attractive park. third
larger than Circle Park. There are already
ground, and soon the final arrangements
for establishing the park are made. moro will be
plan ted The location Is only two squares south
of the new Union Depot.
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MILLERS FROM THREE STATES.
They Meet to Discuss the Formation of an As
ISOLATION for Protecting Their Interests.

d. H. Ranck, editor of the Milestone, of this
city, presided at conference of rnillers from
Ohio, MICHIGAN and Indiana, at the Grand Ho-
tel yesterday afternoon. The meeting was held
for the purpose of discussing the possibility OF
tri- State organization for the better protection
of the vast milling interests of the three States.
There has existed in each of the States, for sew
eral years, a Millers' Association, and ell of
them have been found a source of much benefit
OF the industry. However, the leading men in
the business have. for time, been of the
opinion that if an association was organized, rep
resenting the three States, much more benefit
could be derived. All the delegates present ex-
pressed themselves in favor of organizing such
an association, and agreed to ask each of tho
State associations to appoint delegates at the
forthcoming annual meeting of their association
to attend a convention TO be called hereafter for
the organization of tie inter State association.
The organizations object will be to regulate the
schedule of prices. the grading and quality Of
-four and other matters concerning the business.
The three States compose the greatest -four
producing territory in the West, and the organ
ization will be able to WELD a great influence
over the business
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-09-15
BAD STORIES ABOUT BERNHAMER.
Testimony introduced to Prove That He Is
Man of Immoral Character.

A motley crowd sat in the Circuit Court room
yesterday listening to the evidence brought out
in support of the charge of immortality against
W. F. A. Bernhamer whom Miss Anna Miller
is seeking to have removed from the guardian
ship of her younger brother and sister. In her
testimony Miss Miller said that Bernhamer had
introduced her to Mrs. Mamie Anderson, whom
he wished to make her associate. and that she
refused to cultivate the acquaintance of the
woman because she believed that her character
was bad. To show that the woman was disrep-
utable and that Bernhamer had supported her.
and takes his wards to her house was the pur-
pose of all the evidence introduced yesterday.
Ten or fifteen witnesses, including quite num-
Der Of the members of the Metropolitan police
force. gave very positive evidence in support of
the charge. Superintendent Travis was the
first witness. He knew that Bernhamer was in
the habit of frequenting the house Of Mrs An
derson. on Ohio street, and also knew that the
womans reputation was bad. Following him
patromen Bruce. Ficher, Scheigert Dawson,
Rafferty,. and other members Of the force test
fed. Patrolman Dawson said that the Ander-
woman told him that Bernhamer fur
nisbng her money. and that he had to do it.
Ex-merchant Policeman Isaacs, whose wife is
a sister 70 Mrs Anderson, testified that
he had frequently Bernhamer at Mrs.
Anderson's house, and knew of him occupying the
lengthy. and of q kind to be unfit for pub,ica-
ton.
In addition to the members of the police force.
several residents of the neIghborhood in which
Mrs Anderson lives testified that Bernhamer
spent much of his time at the hou Sc. and was
often seen leaving there at o'clock at night
George Wiley. who occupied a room at Mrs.
Anderson's short time, testified that Mrs An
derson told him that she was keeping a disrep-
utable house. During his stay there he had
been forced to carry notes from Mrs. Anderson
to Bernhamer.
Allie Howard who was employed by Mrs. An
derson q servant for several months told a
revolving story of Berphamer's intimacy with
the woman. She said he was there every dav.
and frequently brought the Miller children with
him.,
Charles Miller the oldest OF the wards, testi
fed that Bernbamer had frequently taken him
to the house for dinner.
There are a great many more character wit
nesses be examined to-day, and the case will
probably continue through the entire week.
Bernhamer denies all the charges of the wit
neSses.
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ATuL1 line of bookcases at wm. L. Elders.
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Pettis, BasSett&C0.
INDIANA METHODIST CONFERENCE,
Programme of the Fifty-Sixth Annual Ses-
sion, Which Begins in this City Next Week.

The ffty-sixth session of the Indiana Annual
Conference OF the Methodist Episcopal Church
will be held in Meridian-street Church, COM
mencing next week and continuing about six
days The body Is composed of $50 minister's
who have supervision of the southwestern quar-
ter of the State, in which territory there are
about $4,000 communicates. The conference
will transact business pertaining to the local In
terests Of the denomin ation. Bishop Bowman
will preside The forenoons will be devoted to
business, and the afternoons and evenings to
popular assemblies, representing varions
causes. DR.. Gilbert, the pastor, says
the programme will be as follows:
Tuesday forenoon and afternoon. private exam
inations of candidates for admission End orders;
Tuesday evening, Conference sermon by Rev.
John Kiger, ID. d., who has been fifty years in
the ministry; Wednesday afternoon, sermon by
Rev j. M. Thoburn, ID d., missionary TO India;
Wednesday evening, Missionary anniversary,
addressed by the venerable Rev William But
Ter, ID. D., the father of Methodist missions in
india; Thursday afternoon, sermon probably by
Rev j. II. Bayiiss, editor Western Christian
Advocate; Thursday evening, Anniversary of
the Freedmen's Aid Society. addressed By Rev.
j. C. Hartzell. ID. D., assistant cor
noon, Anniversary of the woman's Foreign
Missionary Society, and Womans Home Mis-
sionary Society. addressed by Miss Thoburn, of
India. and Mrs. Rust OF Cincinnati; while this
meeting Ia in progress in the auditorium, the
lay electoral conference for the election of dele
Eatos TO the General Conference will be held in
the lecture room, commencing at 9 o'clock; Fri
day evening, educational meeting addressed by
Bishop Bowman. DIR. Martin, president of De
Paw University. and DIR. Poucher; Saturday
afternoon. annual conference missionary SER
mon, by Rev. T. II. Willis, of New ALBANY:
Saturday evening church extension ami
vsrsary. address by Rev. W. A. Spencer D. D..
Of Philadelphia, assistant secretary of
The society; Sunday at A. NJ, conference
love feast; at 1890 A. NJ, sermon by Bishop
Bowman; at 2:30 NJ, memorial service
obituaries of deceased ministers and their wild
Dws, and ordination Of deacous and elders by the
bishop; at G:30 NJ A.. young peoples consecra-
HON service. led by Rev. II. Il. Beals; at 7:30 p.
M. sermon by Rev. w. A. Spencer. ID. ID.
Other prominent men are expected TO attend
the conference-among them DIR. Vincent and
DIR. McCabe--but the precise day of their
coming is unknown. no announcement is made
OF the time when they will speak